URGENT SPECIAL APPEAL
Shutdown of USAID, the largest funder of The Tibet Fund
As you may know from recent news reporting, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which has been responsible for administering foreign aid and development assistance, including for Tibetans, is being shut down.
What you may not know is that our USAID-funded programs have been a lifeline to the Tibetan refugee community for many years. USAID is The Tibet Fund’s single largest donor. The consequences of the shutdown are profound, threatening to cause the collapse of essential healthcare infrastructure, disrupt educational systems, and cause widespread economic distress for tens of thousands of Tibetans across India and Nepal.
As a cherished friend of The Tibet Fund, we need your urgent help NOW.
The Tibet Fund’s Programs and Impact that are in Jeopardy
The following essential, life-saving and life-improving services are at risk due to the termination of USAID funding across India and Nepal
Healthcare Infrastructure
- Primary healthcare access for 70,000+ refugees
- Life-saving care for 1,000+ patients with Hep B and TB
- Maternal care for 500+ high-risk pregnant women
- Essential services for 250+ chronic illness and mental health patients
Education Services
- Basic education for 13,000+ K-12 students
- Professional development for 1,200+ teachers
- Higher education for 450+ university students
Cultural Heritage
- Tibetan language, arts, and cultural heritage programs for 1,100+ youth, artists, and cultural practitioners
- Support for 50+ cultural institutions and groups
- Development of online language learning tools and apps
Economic Security
- Credit and savings services for 600+ vulnerable households
- Training and support for 450+ micro and small businesses
- Vocational and digital skills training for 250+ youth